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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.67, 12,365.52 and 2,003.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.67, 12,365.52 and 2,003.67 is: 3,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.67 : 12,365.52 = 2,003.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.67/12,365.52 = 2,003.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.67x = 12,365.52 × 2,003.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.67x = 24,776,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776,421.46/8,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.51

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